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Another loss for Windies women

LINCOLN, New Zealand—Captain Stafanie Taylor once again proved her worth but lacked support, as West Indies Women suffered an eight-wicket thrashing at the hands of New Zealand Women to concede the three-match One-Day International series yesterday.

Sent in at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Windies Women cruised to 95 for two before enduring a disappointing batting collapse to be bowled out for a modest 194 in the 49th over.

Like she did in Tuesday’s first ODI, Taylor top-scored again, this time with 86 while Chedean Nation chipped in with 35, but they were the only ones to pass 20, as the Caribbean side lost their last eight wickets for 99 runs.

Off-spinner Leigh Kasperek hurt the innings with four for 44 while seamer Lea Tahuhu finished with three for 42.

In reply, New Zealand Women coasted to their target in the 31st over with opener Suzie Bates stroking an unbeaten 101 and partner Sophie Devine getting 80.

The 30-year-old Bates faced 86 balls and struck 13 fours en route to her ninth ODI hundred while Devine, who got a century in the opener, counted six boundaries in a 91-ball stay at the crease.